tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28423503680903935162024-02-18T23:17:46.312-08:00one minute at a timemy typical coming-of-age storyLoriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-41891371162328971852010-02-15T14:04:00.000-08:002010-02-15T14:04:33.944-08:00Rachael Ray inspired "mark-over"<div style="text-align: center;">Well, hello my darlings! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Just to remind you today is the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> </span><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">LAST DAY</span></u></b> for</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">FREE V-DAY SHIPPING!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use promo code <b>VDAY10</b> on any orders placed before <u>midnight tonight!</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><br />
</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, on to the real reason why I am posting! So this morning I was watching the Rachael Ray Show. She had the ladies of Jersey Shore (Snooki, JWOWW, and Sammi) on the show today and they were receiving "make-unders." Her goal was to make them seem less "slutty" and put more clothes on! Anyways... the episode was HYSTERICAL and you guys should definitely see if you can find the clips on the Rachael Ray Show website. Well, I had an idea to give a few of you bloggers a "mark-over." I am going to choose products for each girl only from the mark. line! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Subscribe as a customer on my online boutique website (you do not have to place an order to so) and send a full body picture and one of just your face to my e-mail, livelovelorianne@aol.com.<i> </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Leave a comment on this post if you do so!</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will put together some of my favorite mark. products that I feel will be the best for you! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>For example... here is a Jersey Shore Mark-Over!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. Powder Buff Natural Skin Foundation in NATURAL - $10.00</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img alt="mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_1039447_LG.gif" /><img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03297730.gif" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in PROGLOW - $10.00</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img alt="mark Mini Mark It Stick Hook Up Stick for Eyes" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_1049064_LG.gif" /><img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03309820.gif" /> <img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03160820.gif" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. Mini Mark It Hook Up Stick for Eyes in GREEN OPAL and COCOA BEAN - $6/ea.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Green Opal would be used on entire eyelid and Cocoa Bean would be used in just the crease to give the eyes depth.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img alt="mark On the Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_0250034_LG.gif" /><img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03114180.gif" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. On The Edge Hook Up Liquid Eyeliner in MEDUSA -$6</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Medusa would be used to line only Sammi's top lashline. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img alt="mark Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_1036743_LG.gif" /><img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03070140.gif" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. Make It Big Lash Plumping Mascara in ESPRESSO - $7</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Espresso would be used to coat all of Sammi's top lashes as well as a little bit on her lower lashes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><img alt="mark Tinted Sheenstick Hook Up Lip Balm" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_1041109_LG.gif" /><img src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/shades/SHADE_03074210.gif" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">mark. Tinted Sheenstick Hook Up Lip Balm in FANCIFUL - $5.50</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Keep in mind that this free shipping on ANY purchase does not happen too often, so let mark. pick up the tab this time!</u></b></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-43054862925843912812010-02-10T20:34:00.000-08:002010-02-10T20:34:49.377-08:00Special offer! Giveaway!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">SPECIAL OFFER!</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you post a reference to my online boutique on your blog and leave a comment on this post linking to your page, I will take a look at your picture and recommend the best shades of mark. makeup products for your skin tone and complexion. Think of it as a FREE makeup consultation! I will tell you the best mark. shades for foundation, blush, bronzer, lip color and three eyeshadow colors custom picked just for you!</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">ONE BLOGGER WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE SPECIAL OFFER AND </span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">SUBSCRIBES TO MY ONLINE BOUTIQUE (NO PURCHASE REQUIRED) </span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">AND WILL RECEIVE A FREE...</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><img alt="mark Petite Cosmetic Bag" src="http://shop.meetmark.com/shop/assets/images/prod/PROD_1109108_LG.gif" /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MARK PETITE COSMETIC BAG!</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px;"><br />
Show your stripes while you carry around a <b>mega snap to it</b>, <b>hook ups</b>and more (not included).<br />
Outside: printed PC encased in clear PVC<br />
Inside: lined in PVC<br />
7" L (at top) x 2" W x 4 1/2" H. </span></span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
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</span></b></span></span></div></span><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-90415195705067406632010-02-10T16:29:00.000-08:002010-02-10T16:29:16.060-08:00That's right, my friends, I AM BACK! Let's make our "mark" on the world.Well, well, well... I know you guys missed me SOOOOO much! I am back after a little blogger break and am ready to step it up! As you can see, I changed the name of the blog to "One Mark at a Time." I did this because I am now an Independent Sales Representative for mark. cosmetics and well because... it was a new year and I needed a change! So not only will you get to read about my crazy stories/antics, but you will get a bunch of sales pitches too. Haha. No really, girls, I know how much you all love your makeup... I read it in your posts! With the economy in its current condition, we need to save money and still look good! You can do that with mark. Go to my online store <a href="http://www.lcaracciolo.mymarkstore.com/">www.lcaracciolo.mymarkstore.com</a>. What have you got to lose, right? Just check out what we have got to offer! If you like whatcha see, sign up as one of my customers (you do not even have to place an order to do this!). Being signed up as one of my subscribers will allow you to receive e-mails from me about our upcoming sales and promotions and allow you entry into some GREAT giveaways I have in store for you! Pretty soon I will start posting videos showing some tips and techniques for some of the mark. products. Did I mention that mark. doesn't only sell makeup? I DIDN'T?! Well, mark. also sells inexspensive jewelry, apparel, accessories AND skincare products. Mhm... crazy, I know.<br />
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If you have any questions about any of the products you see in the online boutique, shoot me an e-mail at <b>livelovelorianne@aol.com</b> or leave me a comment on here!<br />
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I know I am throwing a lot of information at you at once, but here is the best part!<br />
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That's not all...<br />
<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">THE FIRST CUSTOMER TO PLACE AN ORDER ON MY WEBSITE WILL RECEIVE A FREE</span></u></b><br />
<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">CITRUS BLOOM SPRAY, MARK'S NEWEST FRAGRANCE! (an $18 value)!</span></u></b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvq2K6gk3C-wRyxLBmofP9Q7MaLQifcD24JGtHcxj07stHWzFpxnr8sMiwsau72JX-EK0oQUAUIdRGkeCGm8P3aargjpBrD5ohnhhk0jp_axh7TtffCWvtaDiqM1c8S_Brura4ZGMhGls/s1600-h/PROD_1082108_XL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvq2K6gk3C-wRyxLBmofP9Q7MaLQifcD24JGtHcxj07stHWzFpxnr8sMiwsau72JX-EK0oQUAUIdRGkeCGm8P3aargjpBrD5ohnhhk0jp_axh7TtffCWvtaDiqM1c8S_Brura4ZGMhGls/s320/PROD_1082108_XL.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: arial, helvetica, verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Like a perfect spring day, drenched in sunshine and totally alive with possibilities! Notes of green mango, juicy mandarin and lemon ice capture your zest for life, while orange flower, honeysuckle and jasmine express an underlying floral flirtation. Sun-bleached teak, patchouli and sandalwood root the scent, creating a perfect balance between energy and calmness. 1.6 fl. oz. </span><br />
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So come on you guys! Re-post this to your blogs and let's make our mark! Talk to you soon!!<br />
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Love and lip gloss...<br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-color: initial !important; border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; border-style: initial !important; border-top-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-83977203201836691112009-11-04T18:23:00.000-08:002009-11-04T18:24:10.867-08:00Consideration.Hello my loves! I hope my video post on Halloween didn't scare you too much! Haha. I have been so busy adjusting to my new position at work and I am getting ready to start school in January. I just wanted to do a quick post about something that has been on my mind. I was thinking about how much easier life would be if we were all considerate of each other. Sometimes you get too involved in your own world, "tunnel vision" as I call it. If you take the extra time to consider the feelings and well-being of the people around you, life will be so much easier for you.<br />
Here's a quote...<br />
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</div>Just think about it. Be considerate and kind. You only get back as much as you give. Lots of love and I will try to post again tomorrow because I am off from work!<br />
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</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Don't you worry... I am BACK and ready to write! As you can see, I have made some more changes to the site! Please leave some comments and let me know whatchya think. :)<br />
</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I am going to keep you guys updated on my fitness! You are all my inspiration and motivation and I WILL make you proud! <br />
</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I finally changed the song of the week! I chose the song "Maybe" by Ingrid Michaelson. I heard this song on the radio the other day and fell in love. I can really relate to it. It is all about letting go. I recently let go of a friendship that was going nowhere. I hope it was for the best. Who knows... <span style="color: #ff6666;"><b>m</b></span><b><span style="color: #ff6666;">aybe</span></b> things will change in the future!<br />
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</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Those of you REALLY dedicated followers probably realized that I got rid of the "quote of the week" feature and added "tweet of the week." Hello, gotta get with the 21st century. Haha.<br />
</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>I suggest you all follow <a href="http://twitter.com/thedailylove">@TheDailyLove</a> because they always keep me inspired!<br />
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</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Oh! I just want to thank you all for your amazing support for my dad. We are still waiting on the results of his MRI. Hopefully we will have some answers in a week or two. Your prayers and warm wishes are hugely appreciated. <3<br />
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</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-72738266334224998282009-10-03T19:43:00.000-07:002009-10-03T20:12:23.685-07:00Season of love.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwlEaupK3TUFHDDgtB6uuU4PzZdsVeg0nz1ks-lkvjmPl0nJKP6Y_nOuKC5DEjvGzJRcBQ5AIpG769LCI3NkGO0CbO4HgQfZnkuAkJMzvfoO0TAlnWEnPEe60vGbl-wHWagCPzaJgDiM/s1600-h/bloglovingaward.jpg"></a><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Helloooooo! Sorry I have been so quiet lately. Things have been pretty busy. A few days ago my dad went to an orthopedic surgeon because he found a lump on his knee. The surgeon thinks it is a mass and may possibly be bone cancer. My dad gets his MRI tomorrow. Please send good thoughts/vibes/prayers/juju our way. I would greatly appreciate it and I will definitely keep you updated! </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>On a lighter, happier note... today my parents and I went up to Mt. Charleston & the Spring Mountains. Basically the most scenic place you can find here in Las Vegas. We got to see some very pretty fall foliage and spent some quality time together. Here are some pictures we took!</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIDf__vRCj9ZVZ_f5Nlt0l2Scx6y73P4XQOdLTPhQBib7vhOO8TEONZl19Bfbn7dGeh87NlfQoXJJNLRxj0GOfQqnO2yBmMObGtSFKZgJH1Oy-4VmZeAvUjyjtYQEeIObULFoE5VQHDE/s1600-h/IMG_0967.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIDf__vRCj9ZVZ_f5Nlt0l2Scx6y73P4XQOdLTPhQBib7vhOO8TEONZl19Bfbn7dGeh87NlfQoXJJNLRxj0GOfQqnO2yBmMObGtSFKZgJH1Oy-4VmZeAvUjyjtYQEeIObULFoE5VQHDE/s320/IMG_0967.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388572680216023538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipke_4qrOITzmQYoMBVBUZewvE2HiBB-n3JgVrnPOJXd6jEftuzkylme2PZvFne_WI9CCml2vNg6xF_YD5nc46Mrk1iaYrdccVmPOiDaQpOg4xyifcYtj32HUtlaXsAigT9PtVtRcvD6c/s1600-h/IMG_0962.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipke_4qrOITzmQYoMBVBUZewvE2HiBB-n3JgVrnPOJXd6jEftuzkylme2PZvFne_WI9CCml2vNg6xF_YD5nc46Mrk1iaYrdccVmPOiDaQpOg4xyifcYtj32HUtlaXsAigT9PtVtRcvD6c/s320/IMG_0962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388572668805329298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ilO8WXaX8O_46KKXO5nPATQFF-y0y-JrjSG751vQmGiB_udMIKk8RzJO-ttcvC9HOAuvHHxgw3QY2sr8jAMB_reBeSr608vD9RhqTDEt7HsilbwDCDJxm_lL6cCYPsMaS_yMFC2bqB0/s1600-h/IMG_0952.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ilO8WXaX8O_46KKXO5nPATQFF-y0y-JrjSG751vQmGiB_udMIKk8RzJO-ttcvC9HOAuvHHxgw3QY2sr8jAMB_reBeSr608vD9RhqTDEt7HsilbwDCDJxm_lL6cCYPsMaS_yMFC2bqB0/s320/IMG_0952.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388572659973871202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFoRKWi-G3gWTKKqyrZgjwFKtHe1BJhyGiBWFHbKLaXz3JUAezaGDOiJ2Qq0VlwZJyK7Xaou5xRcfZTzuwE6fyn5XbHXcNMqZs_SDnjfUGO7Eq-SPcRyFWmttJSEsIBhP7tGmTQl9IZM/s1600-h/IMG_0946.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFoRKWi-G3gWTKKqyrZgjwFKtHe1BJhyGiBWFHbKLaXz3JUAezaGDOiJ2Qq0VlwZJyK7Xaou5xRcfZTzuwE6fyn5XbHXcNMqZs_SDnjfUGO7Eq-SPcRyFWmttJSEsIBhP7tGmTQl9IZM/s320/IMG_0946.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388572651249562130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshb5jAtbqOM1F2gX_ZeojAyd38_Y1Au1AU1w0kUEiliZ-yopUqvpMWOKWjvh9dMxeRKU8xKLVg5e-cmV7ySNiW0LSY3tqwUAnLEkpI7dfCZDjkGFRimnRkk_GnGSJLyvy1I2-EToXcTI/s1600-h/IMG_0951.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshb5jAtbqOM1F2gX_ZeojAyd38_Y1Au1AU1w0kUEiliZ-yopUqvpMWOKWjvh9dMxeRKU8xKLVg5e-cmV7ySNiW0LSY3tqwUAnLEkpI7dfCZDjkGFRimnRkk_GnGSJLyvy1I2-EToXcTI/s320/IMG_0951.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388572638195859746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I also received an award the other day from Liv (<a href="http://www.aalittlebitofeverythingg.blogspot.com/">A Little Bit of Everything</a>). Thank you so much girl! I saw this and it instantly put a smile on my face!</span></div><div>I just spent some time checking out Liv's blog and is definitely one that you all should see!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwlEaupK3TUFHDDgtB6uuU4PzZdsVeg0nz1ks-lkvjmPl0nJKP6Y_nOuKC5DEjvGzJRcBQ5AIpG769LCI3NkGO0CbO4HgQfZnkuAkJMzvfoO0TAlnWEnPEe60vGbl-wHWagCPzaJgDiM/s1600-h/bloglovingaward.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwwlEaupK3TUFHDDgtB6uuU4PzZdsVeg0nz1ks-lkvjmPl0nJKP6Y_nOuKC5DEjvGzJRcBQ5AIpG769LCI3NkGO0CbO4HgQfZnkuAkJMzvfoO0TAlnWEnPEe60vGbl-wHWagCPzaJgDiM/s320/bloglovingaward.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388574263651954274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 145px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vsVhoX8yimyRuqnpD8odrr0-_wi2Ej7MgaWY_FkKksvfmLYRQbRbVazKgLoTJ1STBW0JdwSuz7o2IVDoD-3RICuUV-3Fr_6fb9ZApZtqd6wYStro35bQ0nrqb1YBngtwlVQwuWe7fEE/s1600-h/MeMeBlogAward.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vsVhoX8yimyRuqnpD8odrr0-_wi2Ej7MgaWY_FkKksvfmLYRQbRbVazKgLoTJ1STBW0JdwSuz7o2IVDoD-3RICuUV-3Fr_6fb9ZApZtqd6wYStro35bQ0nrqb1YBngtwlVQwuWe7fEE/s320/MeMeBlogAward.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388574260448498610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center; ">This award calls for me to list 7 things about myself.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">1. My bedroom wall colors are bright lime green and dark blue! </div><div style="text-align: center; ">2. I am horrible, HORRIBLE, horrible with money. I can't save a dime.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">3. I have a very random taste in music. If you looked at my current playlist you would find Cher, Miley Cyrus, Nightcore, Enya, LL Cool J, Lifehouse, and Shirley Bassey. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">4. I hate tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and onions.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">5. I run at the sight of dead birds. They creep me out.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">6. I have a huge crush on Brody Jenner.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">7. I had 5 wisdom teeth. Just got them removed. (4 is the norm, I am just extra wise. Ha.)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBIDf__vRCj9ZVZ_f5Nlt0l2Scx6y73P4XQOdLTPhQBib7vhOO8TEONZl19Bfbn7dGeh87NlfQoXJJNLRxj0GOfQqnO2yBmMObGtSFKZgJH1Oy-4VmZeAvUjyjtYQEeIObULFoE5VQHDE/s1600-h/IMG_0967.JPG"></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am supposed to tag 7 blogs. I, however, am choosing to tag ALL of my followers. All 25 of them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've visited all of your blogs and you are all worthy of this award! You guys are all amazing and I'd like to thank Liv again. You really helped cheer me up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Talk to you soon guys! MUAH!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-54795218913862066522009-09-22T22:27:00.001-07:002009-09-22T22:29:37.570-07:00The whole world is moving and I'm standing still.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hey guys. Unfortunately, this is not one of my normal, bubbly, optimistic posts. I have had a pretty good day. I did a little shopping and grabbed lunch from my favorite restaurant. Still, I came home feeling empty. All of my friends are going off to school, moving to new, exciting cities, and just having new experiences. I am still here. Nothing has changed. I feel like I am settling and I don't like it. I thought if I told you guys it would help me sort it all out. I need to sleep on it.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-4598959270501731912009-09-19T21:10:00.000-07:002009-09-19T21:18:08.487-07:00Who's ready for fall?!?<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hello my lovely bloggy-buddies. Good news. I am finally starting to feel back to normal! WOOHOO! I go back to work on Monday. How have I been spending these long, lonely days in bed? Watching Grey's Anatomy and QVC, of course. Haha, :).</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So I hope you all like the new background/header. There are going to be a few changes to my lovely little blog. The holidays are fast approaching and I am going to be getting real busy, real fast. If you noticed, I am no longer making photo art for the song/quote of the week. They will still be listed on the sidebar, though. It just takes a lot to make all this stuff. ;) Sorry.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I am however going to be adding a couple more "of the weeks." Keep a look out. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I hope you guys all checked out those Childhood Cancer charity websites. The links are posted on the left-hand sidebar. We will be back to our regular charity of the month post in October. If you know any good charities, LEMME KNOW.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>BTW- BUY A COPY OF NICHOLAS SPARKS' NEW BOOK, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">The Last Song.</span> YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Seriously. It is an awesome book and my current read.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Alright guys. I'm off to bed now. Technically still recovering. Love you all MUCHO. MUAH!</div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-54762082184579553592009-09-15T19:43:00.000-07:002009-09-15T19:50:16.286-07:00Learn some respect, America.<div style="text-align: center;">What a week! Between Serena Williams, Senator Joe Wilson, and Kanye West! What is this country coming to? Time to learn some manners, respect, and CLASS.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class and be humble."</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-John Madden</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIf5lpm7PVI1-b5POye_wtL3uYWg-qLRTgyDSddoFrUX5t7mj2eOQh7h0RqGnVS777Qs5tAHVsSc1pQ6PkyN3o-pD3W5izaujnAs6gL7OXbL-EWq3GuFRObxj6Aqg4Bi_RbiCXzsfwz1c/s400/US-VMA-KANYE-20090913EV.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381891932700054338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjNLnvn_SAdQMtpemJE574YP5ErZZoMGMVTBuNAZPi7J6etz9-Guf876DtLY1Hq0QgFElihs2JwPo-dRMrzfeYUVwYyO4BabgsQuV9h20BStrgWdibe6dR_z6JosiTD1mi1htScvuRgg/s1600-h/joe-wilson.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjNLnvn_SAdQMtpemJE574YP5ErZZoMGMVTBuNAZPi7J6etz9-Guf876DtLY1Hq0QgFElihs2JwPo-dRMrzfeYUVwYyO4BabgsQuV9h20BStrgWdibe6dR_z6JosiTD1mi1htScvuRgg/s400/joe-wilson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381891946937999682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 275px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQh2rU0PUySKE8-OOYwbTdi1URWPntcx-RfS1FXIT0tX1GqXiDVNWdZilATrxGVBTnsu273_W5uteGSMoJD0fIJ4379GCiZ8lA3RSEelLh2zTfGcQVMErdpnveMLKHSytqbdrdtb4roXU/s1600-h/49230556.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQh2rU0PUySKE8-OOYwbTdi1URWPntcx-RfS1FXIT0tX1GqXiDVNWdZilATrxGVBTnsu273_W5uteGSMoJD0fIJ4379GCiZ8lA3RSEelLh2zTfGcQVMErdpnveMLKHSytqbdrdtb4roXU/s400/49230556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381891942277578194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIf5lpm7PVI1-b5POye_wtL3uYWg-qLRTgyDSddoFrUX5t7mj2eOQh7h0RqGnVS777Qs5tAHVsSc1pQ6PkyN3o-pD3W5izaujnAs6gL7OXbL-EWq3GuFRObxj6Aqg4Bi_RbiCXzsfwz1c/s1600-h/US-VMA-KANYE-20090913EV.jpg"></a></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIf5lpm7PVI1-b5POye_wtL3uYWg-qLRTgyDSddoFrUX5t7mj2eOQh7h0RqGnVS777Qs5tAHVsSc1pQ6PkyN3o-pD3W5izaujnAs6gL7OXbL-EWq3GuFRObxj6Aqg4Bi_RbiCXzsfwz1c/s1600-h/US-VMA-KANYE-20090913EV.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIf5lpm7PVI1-b5POye_wtL3uYWg-qLRTgyDSddoFrUX5t7mj2eOQh7h0RqGnVS777Qs5tAHVsSc1pQ6PkyN3o-pD3W5izaujnAs6gL7OXbL-EWq3GuFRObxj6Aqg4Bi_RbiCXzsfwz1c/s1600-h/US-VMA-KANYE-20090913EV.jpg"></a></b></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-69845346901470260142009-09-13T16:54:00.000-07:002009-09-13T16:57:35.203-07:00The Blue Box Blues.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNR1H5OBdttW-zQ6WmTFbUARKugRnb1hTwJYEy7FsqtgUOX-MvzKcsVCtvX9Uk68mCywgvwlWw6fjZLAz5oeDkBJGDrlCXDWKJgHhSULQK7VmHyVfdLVFaBMR0lgDLr67wd4ghDSfqp8/s1600-h/kraft.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNR1H5OBdttW-zQ6WmTFbUARKugRnb1hTwJYEy7FsqtgUOX-MvzKcsVCtvX9Uk68mCywgvwlWw6fjZLAz5oeDkBJGDrlCXDWKJgHhSULQK7VmHyVfdLVFaBMR0lgDLr67wd4ghDSfqp8/s400/kraft.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381104813208333058" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I have been living on macaroni and cheese for 5 days now! Never let those dentists talk you into getting your wisdom teeth out. Just saying.</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-48978469979738842782009-09-11T07:31:00.000-07:002009-09-11T08:11:16.220-07:00We will never forget.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyuTtxmQWDx5_J66SCVXBDVnHj3b6HQzhAglkjmdyhbotuZHg10M4J7ED9EeCS26XGPvCckZEHcjY4Sl9_BHzquLv39ioSkVzUGrVbZPEKaU_SMhMK5uYOtfK6gyw84qFQ73pQ0UebP8/s1600-h/sept11"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUyuTtxmQWDx5_J66SCVXBDVnHj3b6HQzhAglkjmdyhbotuZHg10M4J7ED9EeCS26XGPvCckZEHcjY4Sl9_BHzquLv39ioSkVzUGrVbZPEKaU_SMhMK5uYOtfK6gyw84qFQ73pQ0UebP8/s400/sept11" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380225828201904306" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: rgb(0, 0, 64); "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><i><div style="text-align: center;">"Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger."</div></i><div style="text-align: center;">--George W. Bush </div></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">What were you doing 8 years ago today?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-69710787371984098292009-09-07T10:44:00.000-07:002009-09-11T00:02:32.393-07:00Time for a quick blogging break!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey there everyone! Sorry I never got that post out about the first childhood cancer organization. Things have been pretty hectic. I will be getting my wisdom teeth out on Wednesday (fun, I know). So, I am going to be taking a short blogging break! Tomorrow I will post links to FOUR childhood cancer charities to tide you over. I should be back by the last week of September with a lot of BRAND NEW STUFF! :O</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Talk to ya soon!!!<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-71195925375898810342009-08-29T20:41:00.000-07:002009-08-29T21:08:51.909-07:00Lorianne Marie Beethoven! HAH! Yeah right!<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hiii darlings! Happy Saturday! I'm sorry I have been neglecting you guys lately. Last week I worked Monday-Friday starting at 6am. By the time I got home I was too tired to walk let alone type. :) Forgive me?<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>UPDATE! UPDATE! UPDATE!</b></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b> </b></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:18px;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">In my last post I told you guys how I was teaching myself some basic piano skills and was beginning to write a song in hopes of crossing TWO things off my bucket list. Well, I have finished </span></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">lyrics to my song. However, writing the actual tune turns out to be a very difficult process. Especially when you have as little experience reading music as I do. As far as my piano playing- I am getting</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">better. I'm not looking to become a pianist. I just want to be able to play a few songs. So, if ANY of</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">you have ANY experience with writing music, know someone who does, or just have any suggestions...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">FEEL FREE TO LET ME KNOW! :) I am not giving up. I will continue to work at this until my song </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">is complete. I am going to post the lyrics I have written. I really look forward to your feedback! I am </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">looking for some constructive criticism here people! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:18px;">NEW SONG OF THE WEEK! NEW QUOTE OF THE WEEK!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre;font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">"Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted." -John Lennon</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">This quote makes me feel less guilty about so much time in front of this laptop. I ENJOY talking</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">to you guys which means I am being productive. Well, according to John Lennon! I made the photo</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">art on the sidebar under "Quote of the Week." That is a pop art picture of the Imagine mosaic in </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Central Park. Pretty awesome. I plan on seeing it in person when I go back to New York in January!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">RIP John Lennon.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">The song of the week is The Lost Get Found by Britt Nicole. I will post the lyris and everything in a </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">later post. I have a lot I want to say about this song. It deserves its own post. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b>REMINDER! REMINDER!</b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Every week in September I will post info<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">about a different Childhood Cancer charity. So far I have chosen TWO of the four charities I am going</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">to write about. Any suggestions about the final two? Lemme know. :) I am planning on donating to </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">one of these AWESOME organizations by the end of September! It is definitely a goal for the new month.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"> Kay guys, you are amazing. You are the ones who keep me blogging! Check out the lyrics to my song!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">"It's Time"</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">By Lorianne </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">I'm driving past the high school</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">And the parking lot is full</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">But my car isn't there</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Nobody seems to care</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">I wipe the tears from my eyes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Realize how stupid it is to cry</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">I know I have to make the change</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">But it just feels too strange</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time to let go</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time to grow up</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">All of this I know</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">I'm not giving up</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Yeahhhh it's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time to face facts</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time to achieve</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">No time to relax</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">No time to grieve</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">It's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Class of 2009</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Feels like I'm moving too fast</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Only great things wait for me</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">I'm holding on to the past</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">The future is here and there is no time to flee</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time to let go</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time to grow up</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">All of this I know</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">I'm not giving up</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Yeahhhh it's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time to face facts</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time to achieve</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">No time to relax</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">No time to grieve</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">It's time</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; ">Class of 2009</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div>Yeahhh it's time</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-66582406712440204492009-08-26T20:36:00.000-07:002009-08-26T20:41:59.292-07:00Working on...<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hey everybody! Happy hump day! :) Apparently it is National Dog Day today too. Arf! I want a puppy so bad, lol.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You will never guess what I have been doing. I have been working on some of the things on my bucket list. I figure since I am not in school right now and have some free time, this is the perfect opportunity. I will surprise you in the next few days as to what I am working on. :) It involves music. OH JEEZ! I can't keep it a secret! I am learning to play the piano and am currently writing a song! Those are TWO things on my bucket list. No, I am not taking piano lessons. I am teaching myself. I think I am doing pretty damn well considering I haven't learned any kind of music since 5th grade. The title of the song is "It''s Time." It will HOPEFULLY be done within the next couple days or so! :)<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Just thought I would let ya know. Life is too short. Get to work on YOUR bucket list! </div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-49918837053430240802009-08-24T18:25:00.000-07:002009-08-24T18:48:56.696-07:00Here's to 50 fabulous posts...<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Here it is... what you have all been waiting for. Drumroll please. (BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!)<br /></div><div>My 50th blog post. Woohoo. I feel like I just starting writing my little posts and now I am on my 50th. This is the longest I have ever kept up with something and it is all because of you guys! :)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So, obviously you haven't heard from me much lately. I have been racking my brain trying to decide what to do for this post. I decided to post the first part of my 18 things I've learned in 18 years. I will post 9 now and 9 at a later date. Here it goes.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">18 Things I've Learned In My First 18 Years (Part 1)</span></b><br /></div><div>1) Never judge a book by its cover. And by a book, I mean a person. People will always surprise you- first impressions aren't always accurate!</div><div>2) Not everyone is going to like you. There will always be AT LEAST one person who absolutely can't stand you & that's just life.</div><div>3) I have learned that nature can heal you if you allow it to. If you are feeling down, go outside. Look around you. Take in the sunsets, the trees, the wildlife, the rain, and the clouds. You will always go back inside feeling a little bit more at ease.</div><div>4) Everyone is always striving to meet society's standards. No one is better than anyone else, no matter what society says.</div><div>5) People just want to feel important and loved. Sometimes the people who need the most attention are the ones who need the most love. I don't care who you are, there is some part of you that yearns for acceptance.</div><div>6) Everything that you say and do will eventually catch up with you. Be careful.</div><div>7) Everyone interprets music differently. I may hear a song and think that the artist is talking about aliens taking over the planet. You may listen to it and think that the song is about two ladybugs falling in love. It depends on your situation at the time. Think about it, it's true.</div><div>8) There is a time to be funny, a time to be sad, a time to be serious, and a time to goof off. I am still trying to figure this one out myself.</div><div>9) You cannot survive without loved ones. You cannot survive without some sort of social circle. Well, maybe this one only applies to some people, including me. Life is so boring without those crazy friends/family to keep you on your toes!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Well, there is part one. I hope you all enjoyed! I will post part two in the next few days. AND check out the new song/quote of the week. <3</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-56341605404415102332009-08-16T19:09:00.000-07:002009-08-16T19:41:14.402-07:00I'm Julia Child, Bon Appetit!<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Bonjour everyone! I'm feeling a bit French today. I just got back from seeing Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. It was a great movie, as is usual with anything starring Meryl. I think you would all appreciate the "blogging" in this movie. I just had the urge to run home and write to you guys. I really respect Julia Child's attitude. She didn't take any BS and never let anything get her down. I really could learn from someone like that right now. Things at work are still a bit shaky and I'm letting it affect me way too much. My favorite part of the movie was when the head of the cooking school told Julia that she had "no real talent for cooking" and Julia stuck her tongue out at her. There is my new attitude! You don't like me? Well, tough. Let me stop talking about this before I get fired. Haha.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A few days ago I realized that this is going to be my 49th blog post. That means that the next time I talk to you it will be my <b>50th! </b>Wow, that went fast! I am still deciding what I am going to post about next time. You will all just have to wait and see what I come up with!<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I just uploaded the new song/quote of the week. I figured a quote from Julia was necessary. I saw this quote and I knew that I definitely needed to share it. "Tears mess up your makeup." It is such a simple statement but it is so full of meaning. There is no point in crying over stupid crap! Plain and simple. Stay positive you guys. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I chose the song of the week because it is just cute and summery. Is that a word? Well, it is now. :D Listen to it because autumn will be here before you know it. I don't have much else to talk about. Keep reading because I am going to be posting a lot of new stuff in the next few weeks. Smile, darlings. Don't mess up that makeup.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CeNl35MWqUs&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CeNl35MWqUs&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-92092076857566113912009-08-12T13:02:00.000-07:002009-08-15T09:23:28.674-07:00Let the monsters see you smile.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hello my favorite blogger buddies! I hope your week is going well. Mine, well, not so much. I had a pretty crappy night at work yesterday. I came home, blood-boiling and just livid. I needed to vent...and believe me I did! I chewed off the ear off of anyone who was willing to listen. I am completely grateful to the friends who are there for me 100 percent and to my mother (who sat by politely and listened even though she was watching one of her favorite shows). I am still a little annoyed about what happened at work and I have to go back again tonight. I am determined not to let these things ruin my day. So on that note, MOVING ON! :)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I hope you guys noticed the new song/quote of the week! I chose the quote of the week because it is something that has been on my mind so much lately. </div><div><br /></div><div>"The only way to have a friend is to be one."</div><div>-Ralph Waldo Emerson</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Well Ralphie, I agree 1000 percent! You cannot expect someone to be there for you if you aren't there for them. Just thought this quote could remind everyone how important it is to be a good friend! But you guys know that already. :D</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Instead of writing a long, drawn out post about the song of the week...here's a video with the song in the background! Do YOURSELVES a favor and download this song! I love, love, love it. It played during the My Sister's Keeper trailer. It just helps me appreciate life when I am feeling down.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; font-family:-webkit-monospace;font-size:11px;"><div width="240" height="220" align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: normal;font-size:16px;"><br /></span></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:-webkit-monospace;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZkOlJeXwZ88&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZkOlJeXwZ88&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:-webkit-monospace;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:11px;">This video is not the full song and I did not make it. :) I just love how the video clips go with the song!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:-webkit-monospace;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:11px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Okay darlings, I gotta go get ready for another fun-filled night at work. JOY! I hope you enjoy the song and I'll catch up with ya later! MUAH!<br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-9049749954366636902009-08-09T23:42:00.000-07:002009-08-15T09:23:10.138-07:00Relax, don't do it. When you wanna go to it.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Well guys, time to start another week! I had a very nice Sunday. I slept in late, watched some TV, ate some Captain Crunch cereal, worked for only 4 hours, came home, ate some really good pot roast, made my self a cup of my favorite chai tea and watched Madea's Family Reunion (which was a really cute movie, BTW).<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Tomorrow I am off from work so I will probably just be hanging out at home and I am definitely going to watch the Teen Choice Awards. I know this is a pretty dull post but that is how things have been lately- dull but in a good way. :D<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>To keep this post from being totally pointless I am going to give you a review on a book I just recently finished reading and a list of 10 things that help me relieve stress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://photobucket.com/images/la%20candy" target="_blank"><img src="http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww356/Ms_Bartlett_photos/lauren_conrad_la_candy.jpg" border="0" alt="L.A. Candyy; excellent book, i luv it ;D Pictures, Images and Photos" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I started reading this book about a month ago and finished it while I was in New York. If you guys have ever watched Laguna Beach or The Hills, you know who Lauren Conrad is. Despite this being her first novel, the book is very well-written. It started out a little slow and it took me awhile to fully commit myself to reading it. Towards the middle of the book, I was hooked. This book is the first of a three part series. I am very excited to read the second one when it is released. Regardless of whether or not you watch the shows, you should definitely check out the book. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Okay, now here are the 10 ways that I relieve stress. I hope you guys can try some of these tips and offer me some advice of your own.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#1- I always feel more relaxed when I put on Johnson's Melt Away Stress Dreamy Night Cream. I put a little bit on when I am going to sleep or when I am having a stressful day. The chamomile scent really puts me at peace.</div><div>#2- Driving also helps me calm down. I like to roll down the windows, open the sun roof, blast my favorite radio station or CD and just go. It doesn't matter if I am driving to work, school, shopping, or just getting out. I always feel more at ease when I am behind the wheel (unless I am stuck in traffic, getting cut off, or someone is driving like a maniac).</div><div>#3- Listening to soothing music (such as Enya, any of the songs from the score of Twilight, The Weepies, Matt Kearney, The Fray, A Fine Frenzy, or Five for Fighting).</div><div>#4- I like turning off all the lights and lighting a bunch of candles. Even if I am busy putting away laundry, working on homework, or writing an awesome blog post...just the gentle lighting puts me at ease.</div><div>#5- Reading is another great way for me to lose touch with reality for a little while and just refocus. </div><div>#6- Making jewelry is another way I love to relax. Any craft project really...like cake decorating, scrapbooking, cardmaking, etc.</div><div>#7- CHAI TEA! I love it. The taste is like a mix of pumpkin and cinnamon. I like it hot, iced, blended, whatever. It instantly puts me in a better mood!</div><div>#8- Driving through the car wash. :) </div><div>#9- I love the smell of Febreze. Haha, it's true. That smell always puts a smile on my face.</div><div>#10- Rain. Thunder. Lightning. I find it VERY relaxing.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Anyways, I hope that helps you guys. I'd love to hear what you do to unwind! All this talk about relaxing has me ready for bed. Maybe I will squeeze out another post while I am home tomorrow. We'll see. Have a great Monday. MUAH!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-61811136537901020292009-08-07T20:45:00.000-07:002009-08-07T21:01:09.793-07:00Is there really an Ugly Truth?<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hey everybody! Sorry this post is being published a little later than promised. I have just been working A LOT. We have to get ready for the Christmas season at my job! (Yes, I realize it is August. Retail America, however, does not.) </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Anywho, last weekend I went and saw the Ugly Truth. I would recommend it for the 17+ crowd. It was definitely a cute movie! </div><div><a href="http://photobucket.com/images/the%20ugly%20truth" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af319/JOOOOEMAMAS/the_ugly_truth.jpg" border="0" alt="the ugly truth Pictures, Images and Photos" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I just want to say that I do not think women need to change to "win over" men, a fallacy that was definitely a theme in The Ugly Truth. I do not think that men are as chauvinistic as they are portrayed in this movie. Well, that's just my opinion. :) That is all I have to say on that.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I hope you all enjoyed the Charity of the Month post. I worked very hard on it. Next month is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For that reason, I will be writing a charity post every week in September. Each post will be about a different charity that is involved in finding cures for pediactric cancer. I already have two charities that I am definitely going to write about. If you have any suggestions for the other two, let me know!<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A couple of days ago I was looking for some inspiration for a new post. I stumbled upon an article on CNN. com. It is called "18 clever timesavers for super busy people." Here is the link: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/08/03/rs.time.saving.tips/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/personal/08/03/rs.time.saving.tips/index.html</a>. Read the article- there are some really good ideas that I am definitely going to try.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Okay, I don't have much else to say so I will talk to you in the next couple of days. Just a reminder, if you haven't already, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS BLOG! :D Once I receive twenty followers, I will host a giveaway.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hasta luego amigos! <3<br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-40058784516822736612009-08-03T20:02:00.001-07:002009-08-03T23:53:31.417-07:00August Charity of the Month - Lotus Outreach International<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHhBHj9nPlP4Mb7GeBVThBFsA_1C96BcvyKu8jOSNiGgYhNFtMuDC8Ym9tdkevbG6WnozlS8yfMQEVjsPKlZcNFoudIjP7RUb1I3RjpEkuWN0HKirY5BbuZUCYtUIAuy1APQp2Xrf3GE/s1600-h/Logo6Rev4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 69px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHhBHj9nPlP4Mb7GeBVThBFsA_1C96BcvyKu8jOSNiGgYhNFtMuDC8Ym9tdkevbG6WnozlS8yfMQEVjsPKlZcNFoudIjP7RUb1I3RjpEkuWN0HKirY5BbuZUCYtUIAuy1APQp2Xrf3GE/s320/Logo6Rev4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365939774081797650" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Okay my loyal subscribers, you know what time it is! That's right, it is time for another Charity of the Month post. For August I have chosen Lotus Outreach International, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of abused and neglected women and children in developing countries. <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Do you know the history of the lotus flower? The lotus flower, also known as Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial plant. This means that this flower blooms in the water during spring and summer and dies off in autumn and winter. What is really extraordinary about this beautiful flower is that it grows from mud. It rises out of the dirtiest of mud at the bottom of a pond completely unstained. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2oVt2yxwNMbD565RGdHdp7Hb52iAnfBmL0Cr3wJeS0fewjWIfCG2qw6LdAj-cHPB9AD3D5oDwOLwEhGmSwmtlEfB-jXIbgBezulKUF27vWtp2ok5MTkQsK10bc3DCABTZkYmXxEiYEY/s1600-h/800px-Nelumbo_nucifera_(Indian_Lotus)_in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_8736.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2oVt2yxwNMbD565RGdHdp7Hb52iAnfBmL0Cr3wJeS0fewjWIfCG2qw6LdAj-cHPB9AD3D5oDwOLwEhGmSwmtlEfB-jXIbgBezulKUF27vWtp2ok5MTkQsK10bc3DCABTZkYmXxEiYEY/s320/800px-Nelumbo_nucifera_(Indian_Lotus)_in_Hyderabad_W_IMG_8736.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365947173781487730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You may be wondering what the heck this has to do with charity.</div><div>Well, the women and children who are taken care of by Lotus Outreach International have risen from their own personal depths of hell and become beautiful members of their societies.<br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>This charity uses many different programs and partnerships to help aid in their mission to help these vulnerable people take charge of their lives. Some examples of these programs and projects are Buddha Smiles, Girls Access to Education (GATE), Consoling through Counseling, etc.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Many of the people who are assisted by Lotus Outreach are women and children who have been sold into sexual slavery and are victims of human trafficking.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>You can read more about the history and approach of Lotus Outreach International on their website, <a href="http://www.lotusoutreach.org/">www.lotusoutreach.org</a>.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Are you interested in getting involved? Lotus Outreach has an online store where the proceeds go to the charity. You can also donate any amount of money, no matter how large or small. There is also a list of ways you can get involved without opening your wallet on their website. Here is the link: <a href="http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/291763/c9ff4e3993/1370001985/5966dc2e70/">http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/291763/c9ff4e3993/1370001985/5966dc2e70/</a>.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Please watch this video for some more information about this amazing charity. I hope you all do something to get involved, even if it just passing on information about this charity on your own blog and to your friends and family. You are all amazing for spending your time reading this post. Even if you just embed this video on your blog, MySpace, Facebook, etc. you are making a true difference.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFstNaaLDemCoNFxrVnUd_J8iusSfC0aQEXWBXj6DdUpo3bm-tAIV5puHfYhoAu6hLr_wRcRvv9yJFVMjPrdufhQzjh6AAm2AfmvARPGzyWJym5tpdffWgGbLJ0nl07summuMqZhIJfJg/s320/donatenow.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365946383241293234" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 111px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial;font-size:10px;"><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NyBOxm3e6N0&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NyBOxm3e6N0&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>"He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own."</div><div>-Confucius</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#003399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" text-decoration: underline;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;color:#003399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" text-decoration: underline;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-50345303169000642842009-08-02T23:08:00.000-07:002009-08-02T23:25:47.989-07:00Love Save The Empty by Erin McCarley.<div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; ">Little girls don't know how to be sweet girls.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; "><div style="text-align: center;">Mama didn't teach me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Little boys don't know how to treat little girls.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy didn't show me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Face down, on top of your bed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh why did I give it up to you?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Is this how I shoot myself up high,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just high enough to get through?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, the false affection.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, we break down inside.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty, and save me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sad boy, you stare up at the sky</div><div style="text-align: center;">When no one's looking back at you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You wear your every last disguise;</div><div style="text-align: center;">You're flying, then you fall through.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, the false attention.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, you're breaking inside.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty, save me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stars feel like knives,</div><div style="text-align: center;">They tell us why we're fighting.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Storm, wait outside.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, love, hold us together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love, save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love, save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love, save the empty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love, save the empty, and save me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And save me. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hello there! Here is that song of the week post that you have all been waiting so patiently for. :D I chose this song because I really like the message of love saving people who are lost. I think that this song is trying to say that people who are broken, confused, lost, or hurt need to find love and love others. Love pulls through and love saves lives.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I think this song, which some find a little depressing, is very motivational. It has been stuck in my head since they first day I heard it...in JUNE. It is really sweet and you should all download it! If this song sounds familiar, it was used in He's Just Not That Into You.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I am very sleepy. I have had a stress-filled couple of days. Expect to see that Charity of the Month post either tomorrow or Tuesday. OH and did I mention that my birthday was July 18th and I am officially 18! I'm legal...woohoo! :]<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Just thought I would throw that in there since I don't feel like I mentioned it in my older posts.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Nighty night you guys! You are amazing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; white-space: pre; "><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H1xdaZbu-Tk&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H1xdaZbu-Tk&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></span></div></span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2842350368090393516.post-41583139906004347152009-07-30T18:19:00.000-07:002009-07-30T18:33:35.046-07:00Yes, I'm home and alive.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hey there my favorite blogging buddies! Where have you all been?!? Haha, just kidding sillies. I know I haven't posted in like forever. Here's why. I brought my laptop with me to New York expecting to have a wireless connection in my sister's house. I figured at night I would blog and keep you all updated on my vacation. Turns out that wireless connection was non-existent. Bummer, I know. But, I'm back now.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I am officially a godmother. My niece's christening was this past Sunday and it was a lot of fun. The NY weather was gorgeous and a great escape from this hot, dry, 110 degree-and-up Vegas weather. I spent most of my stay in Brooklyn, my city of birth :D, and Staten Island. I did spend a day in Greenwich Village in Manhattan and went shopping in Soho. I rode the New York subway and of course with my luck, our train breaks down. The doors would not close so we all had to get off and wait on a small, smelly, HOT, steamy platform for a good 20 minutes. I do not recommend this mode of transportation.<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I will post some pictures as soon as I can find the energy to do so. Also, as you can see I posted a new quote of the week. I just watched Breakfast at Tiffany's last night and thought that I would share this quote with you. The song of the week is still the same because I never wrote my post about the song. Expect it soon. :D<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I will also be posting my August charity of the month post in the next few days. I know exactly which charity I will be writing about and I can't wait for you to read it!<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>About the jewelry giveaway that I had going in July- it is officially cancelled. I am truly sorry if you planned on submitting an entry or if you actually submitted one. However, once I get 20 followers I will have another giveaway that is a lot less complicated and way easier to participate in! Have patience with me- I am new to the whole giveaway thing.</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>That is about all I have to say for tonight. I will make sure I post again tomorrow. We have a lot of catching up to do.</div><div><br /></div><div>PEACE & hair GREASEEEE.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/207/E8DD9D6515DB3BA52BFCDB7353092D09.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a></div>Loriannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03202702549634915225noreply@blogger.com1